Mac Mini Wireless Software?

[imac abuser]

Hello,
I have a Mac Mini G4 that didn't come with built in wireless. It's always been hard wired. Now I need it to be wireless, but where can I get the software that will allow me to search for available wireless networks like if I had to plug in a usb adapter and search? The little pie piece that sits on top right of my screen how do I get that. I have it on all my other macs but those have wireless built in.

 

[rogersmj]

So you're saying you plugged in a USB wireless adapter, but the wireless menu didn't appear in the menu bar? That probably means OS X doesn't support the USB adapter you have, because the "wireless software" you're referring to is built into OS X, you don't need to install anything. Which USB adapter are you using?

 

[Jonnyfive]

Hello,
I have a Mac Mini G4 that didn't come with built in wireless. It's always been hard wired. Now I need it to be wireless, but where can I get the software that will allow me to search for available wireless networks like if I had to plug in a usb adapter and search? The little pie piece that sits on top right of my screen how do I get that. I have it on all my other macs but those have wireless built in.

Im pretty sure all mac mini's came with built in wireless, maybe it's just turned off.

 

[ADent]

Im pretty sure all mac mini's came with built in wireless, maybe it's just turned off.

From Everymac.com

AirPort Extreme (802.11b/802.11g) and Bluetooth were optional upgrades at the time of purchase for the original configuration. Configurations introduced July 26, 2005 (M9687LL/B and M9971LL/B) shipped with AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth pre-installed.